The Rebbe
How is the Rebbe connected to CGI?
He founded the Camp Gan Israel Network and only left Crown Heights to visit camps
What is 770?
The Rebbe's Shul
What is the Ohel?
The Lubavitcher Rebbe's resting place
What kind of people live in Crown Heights?
What makes the Rebbe different from other famous people?
He was never haughty and completely dedicated to every Jew
Is 770 a fancy Shul?
No
What are the opening times of the Ohel?
24/7
What makes a place a Jewish community?
It's easy to be Jewish!
What is the word "Rebbe" an acronym for?
Rosh Bnei Yisrael - the head of the Jewish people
List 3 things people would come to 770 for
Meet with the Rebbe, participate in a Farbrengen, Get a Blessing
What do we do at the Ohel?
Write a note of prayer and ask for blessings for things we need
List 3 unique types of stores that make it easy to be Jewish
Kosher food, Modest clothes, color coded dishes, silver stores, scribe stores
Why is the Rebbe called the "Head" of the Jewish people?
The Jewish people are like 1 body and the Rebbe is like the brain, he senses everyone's needs
Why is 770 holy?
Because it's the Rebbe's Shul and his soul is still there
Why do Jews pray at the graves of holy people?
In Judaism it's known that the soul of a righteous person is most available at their grave
Why is Crown Heights special?
It's the Rebbe's neighbourhood